BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
In last week’s article, we reviewed some of the data BGSTA turtle patrollers collect for FWC regarding nest inventory as well as some challenges we face while con…
BY DR. JOHN FLETEMEYER
I’ve suffered the painful sting of a Portuguese man-of-war at least a dozen times. Consequently, being victimized by a man-of-war, it’s easy to argue that it’s one of a be…
The schedule has been set for the 2026 Boca Grande tarpon tournaments, one of the island’s most cherished community traditions. The season is organized collectively by the Boca Grande Area Chamber o…
Editor’s Note: This is the second of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness.
Invasive animals, like Ctenosaura similis, the black spiny-tail…
BY ARLENE HALL, BGSTA SECRETARY
One of the more important tasks the BGSTA turtle patrollers perform is nest inventory. This is done by digging up and documenting the nest contents either three da…
Nov. 15 date set
The Boca Grande Fire Department is putting on The Grande Firehouse 5K on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The run will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center and end on Bany…
Above, members of the Chamber at last year’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble. File photo
The Educate Boca Golf Scramble Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 6 returning this year to The Gasparilla Inn &…
The next phase of beach renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park, near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, is now underway, with sand being moved into place. Barring any unforseen issues or circum…
Gasparilla Island is in a waiting period as to when new parking regulations will be imposed. Currently, it is the status quo, as beach street parking is still available to all, and there are no time…
Our lives fly by; The impressions we make to young are permanent
Today’s times are faster than we can deal with frequently. Take to the outdoors to refresh and recover. Many of us like fishing an…
